BoomShake

Friday July 24th  FAMILY STREET DRUMMING @ OMCA Join the BoomShake crew for a fun half-hour of street drumming action. 6:30-7:00PM | Oakland Museum Plaza All-Ages | FREE Sunday, July 26 & August 23 PLAY IN THE PARK Join us for singing, drumming and movement for all ages, but also have time for free play and hangout. Please see details below. Looking forward to see you all! 10:30am- 1:00pm | Mosswood Park, Oakland Baby (0-5years) & Family Music: 11:00-11:30am Kids (6+) & Adult Drumming: 11:45-12:45pm All-Ages | FREE | RSVP

FAMILY STREET DRUMMING FRIDAY JULY 24th @ the Oakland Museum Join the BoomShake crew for a fun half-hour of street drumming action. we'll facilitate in some quick rhythms, moves and chants to get you inspired! 6:3-7:00PM in the Oakland Museum Plaza FREE | RSVP Also Facilitating at Stern Grove's Kids Camp VISUAL ART AND MUSIC KIDS CAMP WITH ZACH PINE & BOOMSHAKE! MUSIC Nature Educator Jonathan Campbell Ages: Participants must be entering grades 3-5 in fall 2015 When: June 23, June 24, and June 25, 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Where: Sigmund Stern Grove, 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco Register & More Info

The Streets Are Free A Community Drumsical featuring BoomShake Participants & Guest Artists Saturday June 13 | 5pm Eastside Arts Alliance 2277 International Blvd, Oakland $10-$25 sliding scale (no one turned away) RSVP | Buy Tickets Inspired by the book "The Streets are Free" based on the true story of the children of the barrio of San Jose de la Urbina in Caracas, Venezuela. Although the mayor promises the children a playground, they realize that they must build it themselves. And they do just that. Join us for this showcase and party! BoomShake participants and Guest Artists will use storytelling, drumming, and singing to explore how we as a inter-generational community can work to uplift, preserve and sustain ourselves.

Global Street Drum for Women, Girls, Trans & Gender Non-conforming Folks Mondays Workshop (Mixed-Level): 7:00-8:30pm Core: 8:00-9:30pm Solespace: 1714 Telegraph Ave., Oakland Begins April 13 (10 Weeks | $150) (please check with facilitators about interest/placement in Core class) Info | Enroll Global Street Drum for *Women of Color (w/ Regina Califa) APRIL 14th - JUNE 10th [ 10 week session ] Tuesdays 7-9:00pm @ Lotus Bloom: 2000 Park Blvd., Oakland $150 for 10 Weeks [$20 Drop-In] Info | Enroll

Global Street Drum for *Women of Color NEW SESSION SCHEDULE | ENROLL We can provide limited scholarships for people who find it cost prohibitive. contact nkeiloco@gmail.com ABOUT: Basic select rhythm patterns of Brasilian Music traditions steeped in West African Cultural traditions popular and traditional. >>3-part Agogo [ Bell ] patterns of Yoruba influenced traditions  >>Introduce basic rhythmic patterns to facilitate learning experience of African Diaspora Drum combos – Samba Reggae, Drum line influences and Ijexa. >>Samba Reggae rhythm combos popularized by Afro Funk bass Drum beats >>Students will discover through cultural narratives an enriching learning experience that incites            passion for learning to Drum and play music--culminating into group ensemble experience. REGINA CALIFA, Creative Director – Nzo Califa Dance Works Miss Califa yields an impressive 25 year history ...

Dear Community, In less than two weeks, two grand juries failed to indict police officers who killed unarmed men. In months, more and more cases of unarmed killings by police officers emerge. For hundreds of years, countless black and brown bodies have been slaughtered. Coming up with words to capture all the feelings, thoughts, and ideas I have are impossible right now. I am heartbroken, angry, exhausted, and trapped. This pain is not new. This struggle is not new. Amidst all the pain, I am also inspired, motivated, strengthened and I feel loved. We cannot remain silent People are out in the streets, in schools, and at home speaking out. This movement is a reminder that our voices need to be louder and our actions grander. The concept for BoomShake was and is born out of a need to express music  as a tool for our survival, of recognizing and honoring our cultural differences, and to create a platform to build community. We cannot remain inactive A lo...

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate 'Music for Us by Us', our participants, and ever-growing Family! Since we started this year, the BoomShake family has grown; 3 elementary drumming classes at Manzanita SEED (from 1 last session), a full Women & Trans Drum Corp class, various sessions of Tykes Tunes in collaboration with Lotus Bloom as well as Our Family Coalition, and everyone else we've met along the way. Performances by our Manzanita SEED participants and our Womens Drum Corp. Participatory workshops and DJ music will keep everyone plugged in! Sunday December 14th 5:00-8:00pm Solespace 1714 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94606 $$ Donation (no one turned away) This is a potluck so please bring a healthy and nutritious dish to share.